Learn about Stock Footage

Explore the use of stock footage to enhance your video projects with high-quality and relevant visuals. And discover where to find great stock footage to download.
  1. A Brief History of Photography: The Beginning

    A Brief History of Photography: The Beginning

    Tutorial Beginner

    Learn how the fascinating technique of photography was created and about the early days of the medium in this complete article.

  2. How to Make a Double-Exposure Effect Video in After Effects

    How to Make a Double-Exposure Effect Video in After Effects

    Tutorial Beginner

    In this tutorial we will explore how we can create a compelling double-exposure video or commercial using Adobe After Effects.

  3. 25 Top Overlays: Best Alpha Channel Video Footage (to Use in Any Program)

    25 Top Overlays: Best Alpha Channel Video Footage (to Use in Any Program)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Use these alpha channel clips in any video app to add an overlay effect to your next video production.

  4. High Fliers: Top 3 Drone/UAV Stock Video Files from Envato Elements

    High Fliers: Top 3 Drone/UAV Stock Video Files from Envato Elements

    Tutorial Beginner

    Drone footage can be costly, whether you do it yourself or hire someone else. Using stock footage can be a great way to add production values to your film,...

  5. How & Why: Equitable Representation in Film and Photo Projects

    How & Why: Equitable Representation in Film and Photo Projects

    Tutorial Beginner

    Browsing through stock images and stock footage, it can be difficult to find pictures and video that represents a cross-section of ethnicity, socio-economic...

  6. Next Level: Top 3 Space-Themed Stock Video Clips

    Next Level: Top 3 Space-Themed Stock Video Clips

    Tutorial Beginner

    Blast off into outer space with these three incredible stock video footage selections you can use in your next intergalactic production.

  7. Top 3 Looping Video Backgrounds (Stock Footage) for Live Streaming

    Top 3 Looping Video Backgrounds (Stock Footage) for Live Streaming

    Tutorial Beginner

    Use looping background footage to keep your video production going with no break in the action! Check out these top selections.

  8. 10 Top Looping Backgrounds for Videos and Displays

    10 Top Looping Backgrounds for Videos and Displays

    Tutorial Beginner

    Looping video backgrounds are short pieces of footage that can repeat seamlessly and are really useful for video projects. Here are 10 of the best.

  9. 10 Inspiring Stock Videos of  Mosques, Temples, and Churches

    10 Inspiring Stock Videos of Mosques, Temples, and Churches

    Tutorial Beginner

    Making church video announcements and updates for your congregation or community is a great way to engage with them. Here are 10 pieces of stock footage to...

  10. Drone Stock Footage: 15 Top UAV Shots for Your Video Project

    Drone Stock Footage: 15 Top UAV Shots for Your Video Project

    Tutorial Beginner

    This round-up features 15 of the best UAV and drone footage clips that you can use in your next production. Let's take a look.

  11. Copyright for Film and Video: How to Safely Use Stock Footage

    Copyright for Film and Video: How to Safely Use Stock Footage

    Tutorial Beginner

    Copyright and licensing can be a real minefield. Let's look at some of the things you should be considering if you're a filmmaker.

  12. 22 Best Video Textures (for Any Editor)

    22 Best Video Textures (for Any Editor)

    Tutorial Beginner

    Textures can give a whole new look or feel to your video, whether you want to use a texture as a background, or to create a cool effect on your text. Here...